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Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1929.

OUR WATER SUPPLY

upon

who remained in one while suiter

jing from small-pox presented a

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1929.

"CATHRYN"."

grave danger to contact, direct NEW ADDED ATTRACTION PRAPS-PRAPS NOTI

and indirect, to those who have not been vaccinated. The author- ities, we are convinced, therefore refuse to allow victims to be nurs

FOR QUEEN'S

AMERICAN DANCER

Wife (complainingly) : "I thought you were only going out for a second ?

Husband: "Yes, dear; and I've had it.”

ed in tenement houses, which Hong Kong lovers of classical points to the surmise that it is dancing will soon have an oppor- only Chinese who possess more-tunity to see one of the world's or-less separate households, and most noted exponents of Greek therefore Chinese of the so-called and interpretive dancing in the better-class, who are granted this person of "Cathryn," who has privilege. And these, of course, been secured by the management possess sufficient intelligence and of the Queen's Theatre for a mate worldly-wisdom not to attempt to short season commencing Sunday jeopardise the lives of others by next. "Cathryn," as she is failing to take the necessary pre-known on the stage, arrives from cautions.

Disguised Policeman: "I sup pose you do a bit of poaching,

Village Yokel: "Aye." Disguised Policeman: "How often?" Shanghai where she proved one Village Yokel (with wink): of the greatest attractions there"When missus is poorly an' I in recent months. A wide cooks my own breakfast!"

The great works of the world variety of items will be given always begin with one person. during the local season, and Emerson put a sermon into a classical, interpretive and oriental dozen words, "A great institu- dances will be included in the There tion is but the lengthened opening programme. shadow of a single man." It is should be crowded houses at the not the organisation that creates. Queen's next week to see this Man. creates: organisation talented. dancer. A complete builds.

Organisation for co-change of programme will be operation, yes. But always the given on Tuesday and Thursday. individual for the initiative. Edward W. Bok, Great Thoughts. "KEEP MOVING”

Ten cases of small-pox, ali Chinese, were reported yesterday,

Ships are warned to proceed carefully to-morrow morning when passing cable-laying vessels in the harbour,

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Wife (examining day's catch): "Is it true that fish go about in schoola

Hubby: "Yes, my dear; why ?" Wife: "Oh, by the size of these I should think you have disturbed an infant class."

* *

"Yes, it's really remarkable,' observed mother, at the head of the table. Johnny seems to eat twice as much chicken when we have visitors."

"Indeed!" exclaimed the visitor. "And why is that, Johnny?"

Johnny (with his mouth full of chicken): "Cause that's the only time we have it!"

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The parlour sofs held the twain Fair damsel and her lovely

swain;

Heandshe

But, hark! A step upon the

stair!

Fred Coyne's Musical Company repeated their very bright enter- tainment at the Star Theatre His Majesty the King has been laat evening before a good at- pleased to approve of the appoint-tendance. Throughout a pro- ment of Mr. A. Morrie as a Serv-gramme of bright humour and ing Brother of the Venerable Or- good singing Mr. Sidney Burl was der of St. John,

most prominent and a warm favourite with the audience, and A Chinese was fined $480,.at and Mr. Fred Coyne, in a quieter the Kowloon Magistracy this role, provided a nice contrast, the morning, for being in possession humour being well sustained by of 84 gallons of Chinese spirits, these members of the Company. on which duty had not been paid. Mias Joan Carlin sang delight-specially for small potatoes, and

fully as did Miss Paula Loraine, you sent Big ones." the latter lady possessing an ex- ceptionally fine voice.

The local Red Cross Hospital Comforts Committee has been dia- banded and the credit balance of $1,719.29 divided equally between the Naval and Military medical

authorities.

And mother finds them sit.

ting there-- He-and- She.

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Customer: "I asked you

Greengrocer: "I don't know why you're so particular. Time you cut the bad out of them they'll be the same size as the small ones."

Mise Joyce Mason was a most dainty dancer and her items were much appreciated, the dancing portions of the programme being popular Items. Roy Shirley was The Hon. Joint Treasurers of also a clever performer. the Organising Committee of the University Women's Hostel, beg extremely clover performance at assure you," said one of them. to acknowledge with thanks the the piano of Miss Winifred "Why, she takes off my boots for donation of $1,000 from Mra. Vivian, R.C.M., whose accompanime in the evening."

Mention must be made of the

Two clubmen were discussing the relative merits of their wives. "My wife looks after me, I can

from the club?" suggested the other.

M. Alves, as a subscription for ments throughout were most "Ah! When you come home in the proposed Hostel. the cost of one bed-room study daintily rendered.

The whole performance pos-. senses variety in humour and song and goes with a swing.

commented frequently the lack of foresight shown and the apparent inability of the Gov. ernment to grasp the simple fact that our water supply, months ago, was so inadequate that we were heading fast for disaster unless remedies were immediate ly applied. They are now being applied, but what is being done would have been much more effec- tive had it been undertaken a The appointment of the Rev. long time ago. We note that in F. C. Young, of the Union Church, Hong Kong, to be officiating certain quarters the barbour tun-Minister of Baptists, Congrega- nel profect is being advocated as tionalists, Primitive Methodists though it were something in the and United Methodists serving nature of a novelty. Readers of the Royal Navy at Hong Kong, vice the Rev. J. Kirk the "China Mail" will, however, Maconachie, has been announced readily recollect

that

many officially. moons have waxed and waned

upon,

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WITCHCRAFT STUDY

LADY DOROTHY MILLS, ON

"No," was the reply, "when I want to go there!" #

Mrs. Stukkup: "Tell the gentleman I'm not receiving to day, Jane."

New Servant; "But The ain't deliverin', ma'am; he's collectin'! He's come for the piano."

Jack was in great trouble; he was worrying very much.

"Tell me all about it,” said his

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The cyclist had lost his way and had inadvertently got on a pri vate road. Suddenly he was con- fronted by a very stout irate bailiff,

WAY TO AFRICA

"I believe in magic," declared Lady Dorothy Mills to a Liver- pool correspondent before she On the application of Revenue sailed for West Africa on her mis- since such a scheme was suggest Officer Tallon, Mr. E. W. Hamil-sion to study and if possible to pal Bill. "Get it off your chest. ed in detail not only suggested ton, at the Kowloon Magistracy penetrate the mysteries of witch lad."

"I only wish I could," groaned but its feasibility commented this morning, made an order for craft.

Lady Dorothy, who is a daugh- Jack. the confiscation of 9 Luger

"I've got Marguerite pistols and 100 rounds of am-ter of the Earl of Orford, sailed on tattooed there, and the girl I'm Our water problem is one of munition, which had been salved the steamer "Boma." She will be engaged to marry is named Julia." very serious moment, and in its from the harbour bed by the side away four months and expects to of the 8.8. "Benvrackle," from travel two thousand miles and to solution we must be careful that which ship the contraband was mix with the primitive races of we do not repeat the, blunder alleged to have been dumped on

West Africa. made some fifteen years ago when Monday.

"Witchcraft has a fascination At to-morrow's meeting of the

for me." she said. "The African on the opening of the Tytam Legislative Council H: E. the scheme, it was stated in the most calendar from

We have received a handy wall witch-doctor gives to natives a Messrs. Mackin-medicine which is mixed up with Governor will probably make an influential quarters that the city's non. Mackenzie & Co., local agents so-called magic. I have seen so important statement with refer- water troubles had become a thing of the Eastern and Australian much of this African magic that ence to the city's water supply, in of the past. We trust that at tographed picture by Rhys Williams of fact I rather believe in it. S.S. Co., Ltd. It bears a litho I cannot call it rot. As a matter which facts and figures relating morrow's Council meeting, when showing an E. & A. liner in Chin- Their magic has something to do to what is about to be done to Sir Henry Pollock submits the re-ese waters with sampans in the with what we call psycho- remedy the precarious state of solution on the water supply, that vicinity. The date block, com-analysis and auto-suggestion. affairs will be set forth and fresh the question will be advanced in 1950, shows two months together ly know more about nature, in ing organised, and the manager

plete for both the years 1929 and "The primitive peoples certain-'

The Christmas Circus was be details be mentioned as to the such a way that the difficulties on each sheet.

their rough way, than we do. had before him a man who had scheme as a whole. It has now with which we have at present to

They are not clogged up with applied for a situation. been definitely, decided to proceed. contend and the fears for the Kong in his private chapel on occupations,

The Bishop of Victoria, Hong materialism, misbeliefs, pre- "Look here," said the manager, with the laying of a pipe-line future will be dealt with effectual January 22 licensed the Rev. They are accordingly in closer can you ride a horse?”

scepticism. "you say you could give a turn- George Kingsford Carpenter, touch with natural forces. By “I should say so," replied the M.A., B.Sc., to officiate in his dio- travelling without any white com- applicant. "I've served seven cese. The Rev. G. K. Carpenter panion I hope to gain the con-years in a cavalry regiment." is a late scholar of Trinity College, fidence of these people and get "Humph. You're all right. Dr. Koch has rendered a public Dublin, and for the past six years their assistance in my endeavour there then," said the manager.

has been as assistant master at to find a peep-hole through the city regarding the treatment of diocese of Fuklen service by securing fuller publi-Trinity College, Foothow, in the Barrier of mysticism which stands

He is now between them and civilisation.

ly.

Fears Set At Rest

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and

"Look here, young man,” bawl- ed the bailiff," "you go back! You'll not proceed any farther, except over my dead body!" If it's like that I'll go back. I've "Very good," replied the cyclist. done enough hill climbing to-day already!!!

"Well, I'll tell you what I'll en- gage you to do a turn entitled Cossack riding Russian act, you know that suit you?*****

"Look here,” said "the man, suspiciously, "I said I'd ride a horse-but I should look a darned fool trying to ride a Cossack!"

It was midnight. In the amok Ing room of a club a young man sat huddled in a chair. A friend entered

across the harbour. This is the simplest and therefore the most expeditious of the alternative schemes proposed. The work will be started immediately and it is hoped that it will be completed by the end of this year. The pre- liminary work on the Peninsula small-pox cases within the home serving as an assistant master at am not a scientist, but I hope

of the patient. When, quite re-Kong.

St. Stephen's Boys' College, Hong shall gather some information has been in progress for come

which will shed light on secret time now. It has also, we under-cently, Dr. Pope made the an-

mysteries of primitive races."! nouncement in the police-court stand, been definitely decided to

that victims could be nursed at make a start as soon as possible home something akin to a feeling

SIR W. DAVISON, M.P. with the larger scheme with re- of consternation arose among

CHURCHMEN SUPPORT gard to the Shing Mun byewash. people who, without the necessity THEATRE ROYAL

WOMEN OPPONENTS It is a big project, but as has of employing much imagination, often been pointed out in the saw in their minds the disease audience at the Theatre Royaled by the Rev. H. H. Lowe Rural "China Mall," it is imperative stalking unchecked through the last night for Mr. William Dean of Kensington, passed a-re-"No, muttered the despairing that it should be undertaken if we community. Now, however, all Heughan's farewell concert. The solution by 88 votes to 26 thank- one II daren't." are to avoid a water shortage. such fears should be set at rest. tons versatility in songs ranging South Kensington for their action

singer showed again his marveling the women Conservatives of Why, what's the matter?" We await details, regarding this We have it on the authority of from Russian opera to quaint old in opposing the candidature, at project, which we understand are the President of the Sanitary Scottish and Engilah tolk songs the next election of the present to be given at to-morrow's Legis Board that when

Many numbers were given by member, Sir William Davison, treated in his or lative Council meeting. Evidently not only are the

MP. request and he

ctober 29 a decree nial both the official and unofficia!

Sir William ated but members now agree as to the ad- mediate visability of the project being put penalty

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"Halloa, Smith," he asked, cheerfully "not going home yet?"

"Matter? It's the end of every- thing. It means ruin, grief, and a spoiled life

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